Charlie - Can I talk about my bruise for a second? Everytime I came down on my side last weekend, it was to my right. I don't think I knew how to dive or slide when I was 14, and I certainly haven't learned in the time intervening. I've been using the bruise as a tool for my nephew in color-identification. let's just say he's got blue, purple, and green down pat.Andy - At 14 we were used to jumping and diving around. We're just getting old, Charlie. I slept on a couch this past weekend and woke up sore as hell. This is a Murtaugh list situation, "I'm too old for this s***"Charlie - I am NOT too old for goalkeeping. Shit, I could still be a contender How old is Friedel? De Gea, I'm coming for your spotAndy - Friedel's gotta be 462...something like that. I'm pretty sure he built the first goalCharlie - yeah, I've got time to develop Actually, the goalkeeper on the other team had some pretty amazing saves and when I went up to shake his hand he was built like an ox so I think there may be some competition on the successor to Tim HowardAndy - He's got a long way to go. Or did you mean you? Cuz you have longerCharlie - Once I learn not to land ass-first when I dive, I bet I'm halfway there. but yeah, It's a pretty long flight to LiverpoolAndy - HahaCharlie - ...especially since you have to change over in Heathrow, get a connecting flightAndy - You don't trust British rail?Charlie - I forgot that was a thing, (the) infrastructure in europe is different than in america, here you'd just get in a big-rig if you wanted to go up the coast.Andy - You could just fly right into Manchester, that generally works out well. Ask Bayern MunichCharlie - Are you talking about the man city/bayern CL game?

Andy - You're more clever than I thoughtCharlie - Man City could have used a little more cleverness in the final third.Andy - I'm kinda enjoying this implosion at Man City, Man United and Chelsea...It won't last, but still...Charlie - you know, I was thinking about it, and it seems to me that we should have been saying this all summer long. the game of managerial musical chairs that went on at the end of last season almost guaranteed that this would happen. Moyes isn't used to having money or a wealth of talent (sorry Toffees; you're in my heart). Man City seems to have a slightly haphazard approach to the transfer market. Chelsea seems to be the only one that I'm surprised is having trouble. This type of thing is their MO Arsene Wenger must be feeling good.Andy - You bring in one guy, and he makes all the differenceCharlie - And it's funny, because all the supporters were "spend the money, bring in a big player" which ozil definitely is, and that's not really the way wenger does things.

Andy - We has a system, that system works (*he no we)Charlie - Bout to say, when'd you become a gooner?Andy - Speaking of which I think I talked your girlfriend into letting us scout our next opponentCharlie - My girlfriend isn't a gooner. I mean, she really hates Tottenham...Andy - Umm, thats random...why?Charlie - it's a long story, but involves birds, and an aspersion to tater tots. er, aversionAndy - Sorry I asked. You watching anything today?...or tomorrow?...or Saturday?Charlie - I'd love to see Everton give Man City a run for their money early on Saturday, but I'll be at the C-Ville Farmer's Market. I think Bayern Munich did us a huge favor in shaking Joe Hart's confidence, and we'll see how reactionary Pelligrini is (again) in his lineup it seems like a lot of miss-matches in the Premier League Hull City/Aston Villa could be interestingAndy - Especially with Aston Villa having beaten Man City last week and Roberto Martinez beat them in the Cup final with WiganCharlie - Red Bulls/Revolution play Saturday Night. And, something we can watch on NBCSN, the Sounders face the Rapids What do you think about that matchup.Andy - NYRB vs Revs is a big game with major play-off implications. Sounders dropped the ball last week, they should've beaten a depleted Red Bulls squad I like the rapids but they are waning, not waxing. It'll be interesting to see if Dempsey plays in this one, he's missed a few lately and I expect he'll get called into the USMNT camp on Sunday. Red Bulls and Seattle need to win as they are in the final push for the supporters shield.Charlie - And DC united, won the US Open? Care to explain?Andy - DC's back 4, CM pairing and GK had the games of their careers, and they jusy shut down RSL's attack. The goal was just lucky, it was their only chance. Any Given Tuesday, right?Charlie - In that case, I think SOCA teams should be given berths in the tournament. Although I would dread blocking shots from Thierry Henry

Andy - We'll just have to play all our games on turf, he'd never playCharlie - Okay, Speaking of which, I'm only playing keeper in my turf shoesAndy - Does it help?Charlie - It keeps me from rolling my ankle in the short and pock-marked box. I actually rolled it twice in the first half I think that may be the reason my legs are so sore: I had to change the way I stood for another hour after I'd done it.Andy - Well you might wanna get some padded gear this week. Crozet elementary has a TERRIBLE field. There is a few inch deep hole and rocks scattered around in one of the keeper boxesCharlie - Yay, do we know for sure jack is out?Andy - Not if he can help itCharlie - Cool. This mononucleosis has me panting after twenty yards, so i don't know how much use I'll be in the fieldAndy - Well one of you needs to win the job tomorrow. This ain't UVA football, I'm not putting an "or" by anyone's name on the depth chartCharlie - Hahahahaha

Andy – Where do you think you wanna play this weekend?Charlie – Whaddaya mean?Andy – Position? 4-3-3?Charlie – I can’t play this weekend. Mono = enlarged spleen= no contact sports for a month…but right mid/backAndy – F***, you’re out half the season, essentiallyCharlie – Yep, but Meagan made cute hair bows for the cheerleaders, think I might get me one of thoseAndy – I was gonna bring you a pea coat and a scarf and you could pretend to be the manager.Charlie – Yes! And on days when I feel like being sporty, an orange fleece with “CG” on it.Andy - Not sure I get that referenceCharlie – Everbody gets fleeces with their initials on itAndy - …ah…I think that will overextend our sponsor’s budgetCharlie – How am I to lead our team if I can’t be comfortable and sporty?!?Andy – I haven’t the foggiestCharlie – “Over extended buget…” They said the same thing when I suggested bringing in Rademel FalcaoAndy – How’s your “C’mon lads!”?Charlie – Throat strong, hearts fullAndy – Spleen enlargedCharlie – Mono has kept me abreast of Champions League and Europa League. Swansea had a hell of a gameAndy – I regret my cancelling FoxSoccer, but I’m always at work during gamesCharlie – Ah, as I would be…if I weren’t infectious…with team spiritAndy - …you sure you should be at practice today? I mean this is no pink eye…and you ain’t no Landon DonovanCharlie – Just for the kick aroundAndy – Fair enough, we’ll try and not aim for your spleenCharlie – I say that if the doctor says yes to gentle love making, then kicking a soccer ball around should be just fineAndy – Did the doctor actually say that?!Charlie – I asked. Dad was in the roomAndy – Charlie Gilliam: A Man with PrioritiesCharlie – And Prednisone coursing through his veinsAndy – That’s not a PED is it? We’re at the top of the table right now, I refuse to let you ruin this for usCharlie – I can pee for the proper authorities. Like Rio, I may “forget” to show up and then need another couple weeks.Andy – So you will practice by playing FIFA 14 for the next few weeksCharlie – I do not have the demo. No internet so far away from civilizationAndy – You are just sad right now, aren’t you?Charlie – The steroids do weird things to your emotionsAndy – I would hug you, but I don’t want your germsCharlie – I’m not infectious, come over here and I’ll lick youAndy - …I need an adult

Arguably one of the great individual triumphs in sports, one of the finest moments of mind over matter in the entire realm of athletic achievements is what is commonly known as "The Flu Game"1997 NBA Finals, Utah Jazz vs Chicago Bulls, game 5. The series is even at 2 games a piece and Michael Jordan goes absolutely beast while carrying a stomach bug (flu or food poisoning, its still debated). We've all seen the pictures and videos...if you haven't, GTS, but it is probably the most recognizable instance of a professional athlete overcoming illness....and then...we have the pink eye game. It was quite clear during the game and has sadly become one of the major talking points after the game, that Landon Donovan was playing with conjunctivitis. Now soccer has always been perceived as a soft option by a lot of American's, mostly because of the whole diving thing...but seriously? Are we really gonna make a big deal out of pink eye? Yes its gross. Yes its highly contagious. But its pink eye. I'd bet there are probably hundreds of cases of pink eye in primary school every single day, its not a big deal.

I do believe we should commend Mr. Donovan for never being caught on camera scratching his eye...but again guys, its just pink eye. Simmer down

So I made a little mistake. I have been putting it out over the past few days that the US vs BH friendly is scheduled for 3:30 ET when it is in fact at 2:30. Rather than going in and correcting all of my time flubs, I have decided to leave them in and just call myself out for being stupid...also I said it 2 or 3 times on the podcast coming out later today, and it would be extremly time consuming to fix that...so...next time I shall get it rightP4TP